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Bloodborne Pathogens First Responder
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Know the regulation v 29 CFR 1910.1030 1a
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Epidemiology & symptoms of bloodborne diseases v Bloodborne pathogens v Decontamination v Exposure incident v Occupational exposure 2a
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Epidemiology & symptoms of bloodborne diseases v Parenteral v Potentially infectious materials v Universal precautions 2b
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How diseases are contracted v Workplace situations v Non-workplace situations v Routes of occupational exposure 3a
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Exposure control plan v Evaluation of risk v Job classifications with: Exposure to bloodExposure to blood Potentially infectious materialsPotentially infectious materials 4a
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Exposure control plan v Control plans vary, but also have common elements v Implementation schedules 4b
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Exposure control plan v Communicating hazards to employees: Hepatitis BHepatitis B VaccinationVaccination Post-exposure follow-upPost-exposure follow-up RecordkeepingRecordkeeping 4c
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Exposure control plan v Implementation of: Engineering controlsEngineering controls Work practice controlsWork practice controls PPEPPE Housekeeping proceduresHousekeeping procedures Evaluation of exposure incidentsEvaluation of exposure incidents 4d
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Recognize potential exposures v Blood and infectious materials at accident scenes v Primary screening v Primary assessment 5a
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Engineering and controls v Primary methods of controlling transmission of HBV and HIV Disposable airway equipmentDisposable airway equipment Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation devicesMouth-to-mouth resuscitation devices 6a
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Handwashing facilities v Locations v Portable facilities 7a
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Handwashing facilities v Procedures Remove glovesRemove gloves Wash hands immediatelyWash hands immediately Use antiseptic cleansersUse antiseptic cleansers 7b
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Handwashing facilities v Where there is a potential for exposure, prohibit: Eating and drinkingEating and drinking Applying cosmetics or lip balmApplying cosmetics or lip balm Handling contact lensesHandling contact lenses 7c
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Work practices v Reduce the likelihood of exposure by altering the manner in which a task is performed Follow universal precautionsFollow universal precautions HandwashingHandwashing Minimizing splashing and spraying of bloodMinimizing splashing and spraying of blood 8a
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Housekeeping v Minimize the risk of occupational exposure v Keep work areas and equipment clean and decontaminated v Establish cleanup procedures for blood and bodily fluids 9a
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Housekeeping v Establish procedures for handling sharps v Watch for illegal injectionable drugs Parking lotsParking lots Storage areasStorage areas Construction sitesConstruction sites 9b
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Personal protective equipment v Best defense against unexpected hazards v Must be used when possibility exists for exposure to blood or bodily fluids 10a
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Personal protective equipment v Must not allow blood or infectious matter to pass through to employees: ClothesClothes SkinSkin EyesEyes MouthMouth 10b
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Proper use of PPE v Limitations of PPE v Replacements v Removal 11a
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Proper use of PPE v Handling v Decontamination and disposal v Keep PPE clean 11b
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Hepatitis B vaccine v Efficacy v Safety v Method of administration v Benefits of the vaccine 12a
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Responding to an exposed worker v Review worst-case scenario v First responders may be involved: as one who has been exposed; oras one who has been exposed; or as a witness or participant where several employees have been injuredas a witness or participant where several employees have been injured 13a
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Responding to an exposed worker v Arrange for immediate and confidential medical evaluation v Document how the exposure occurred v Identify and test the source individual, if possible 13b
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Responding to an exposed worker v Test the exposed employee’s blood, if consent is obtained v Provide counseling v Evaluate any reported illness 13c
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Post-exposure evaluation and follow-up v A confidential medical evaluation and follow-up is available to employees 14a
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Signs and labels v Biohazard symbol v Red bags and containers can be used as a substitute for labels 15a
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Medical records v Must be made available to employee 16a
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Medical records should include: v Employee name and social security number v Hepatitis B vaccination status v Results of all exams, testing, follow-ups 16b
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Medical records should include: v Copy of physician’s professional opinion v Copy of information provided to healthcare professional 16c
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Regulatory information v 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iii) v Exposure control plans 17a
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Summary of key points v Written exposure control plan v Training v Engineering controls v Work practices 18a
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Summary of key points v PPE v Housekeeping v Hepatitis B vaccine v Exposure incident response 18b
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Summary of key points v Routes of exposures v Methods of assessment for bloodborne pathogen risk v Methods of protection while delivering first aid 18c
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